Abcam, ab284403, Anti-PKC alpha antibody [133] - BSA and Azide free

Size: 100µg / 1mg
Mouse Recombinant Monoclonal KPCA antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for WB, IHC-P and reacts with Recombinant full length protein - Human, Mouse, Rat, Human samples.
Key facts
Host species:Mouse,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:133,
Isotype:IgG1,
Carrier free:Yes,
Reacts with:Rat, Mouse, Human,
Applications:IHC-P, WBSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.,
Specificity:ab11723 recognises the alpha isoform of PKC.

Product details:
This product has switched from a hybridoma to recombinant production method on 25
July 2021.
ab284403 is the carrier-free version of
ab11723
What are the advantages of a recombinant monoclonal antibody?
This product is a recombinant monoclonal antibody, which offers several advantages including:
- High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility
- Improved sensitivity and specificity
- Long-term security of supply
- Animal-free batch production
For more information, read more on
recombinant antibodies
Want a custom formulation?
This antibody clone is manufactured by Abcam. If you require a custom buffer formulation or conjugation for your experiments, please contact orders@abcam.com
Conjugation ready
Our carrier-free antibodies are typically supplied in a PBS-only formulation, purified and free of BSA, sodium azide and glycerol. This conjugation-ready format is designed for use with fluorochromes, metal isotopes, oligonucleotides, and enzymes, which makes them ideal for antibody labelling, functional and cell-based assays, flow-based assays (e.g. mass cytometry) and Multiplex Imaging applications.
Use our
conjugation kits
for antibody conjugates that are ready-to-use in as little as 20 minutes with 1 minute hands-on-time and 100% antibody recovery: available for fluorescent dyes, HRP, biotin and gold.
Compatibility
This product is compatible with the Maxpar
Antibody Labeling Kit from Fluidigm, without the need for antibody preparation. Maxpar
is a trademark of Fluidigm Canada Inc.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.2 - 7.4Constituents: PBS, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions-+4°C, Storage information-Do Not Freeze

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
PKC alpha known as Protein Kinase C alpha is a serine/threonine-specific protein kinase involved in various cellular processes. The molecular mass of PKC alpha is approximately 80 kDa. Alternately called PKCA or PRKC alpha it is expressed in many tissues with high expression in the brain heart and lungs. PKC alpha plays a role in signal transduction by phosphorylating serine and threonine residues on target proteins.
Biological function summary
PKC alpha regulates cellular functions including proliferation differentiation and apoptosis. It often acts as part of a larger protein complex modulating various biological responses by interacting with substrates and co-factors. Its activity is dependent on calcium ions and diacylglycerol emphasizing its role in calcium and lipid signaling pathways.
Pathways
PKC alpha plays a vital role in the MAPK/ERK pathway and the PI3K/AKT pathway which are critical for the cellular stress response and growth regulation. PKC alpha interacts with several proteins in these pathways including RAF1 and AKT1 facilitating signal transmission that influences cell fate decisions.
PKC alpha has been implicated in cancer and cardiac hypertrophy. In cancers aberrant PKC alpha signaling is linked to increased cell proliferation and survival. In cardiac hypertrophy it is associated with abnormal heart growth due to impaired signaling involving AKT1 and GSK3B. These connections highlight PKC alpha's influence in pathological as well as physiological conditions.